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Tag Archives: Olympics

08.28
2012

Stories Behind the World’s Most Obscure Flags

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The eight most intriguing national flags across the globe. The Olympics are a time for each country to showcase their national flags and one of the few times many people get to admire some of the lesser-known flags. Listed below are eight of the most obscure and intriguing flags across the globe. #8: Mozambique Mozambique strives to be different with their flag, by including an AK-47 assault rifle and a bayonet in its national emblem. In 2005, they held a design contest for a replacement flag but so far, the machine gun remains. #7: Iran What may appear as a standard tricolor flag at first, this flag has a hidden message. Upon close inspection, between each stripe is a stylized calligraphy that reads “Allahu Akbar” (God is Great) and is repeated 22 times in two rows of 11. The numerology 11/22 symbolizes the Persian calendar equivalent of February 11, the date of the 1979 Islamic revolution. #6: Denmark The oldest state flag legend says God drew up this design personally. During the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219, a Danish priest supposedly defeated his enemies by praying for a miracle, after which this flag fell from the heavens. All Nordic flags … Keep Reading...

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08.15
2012

American Olympic Athlete Waves Two Flags

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United States’ Manzano pays tribute to his roots. Leo Manzano ran across the finish line in his 1500m track and field event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Manzano finished second in the race, winning silver, and like all Olympic athletes, draped the flag of his country around his shoulders – the American flag. However, Manzano was also handed a Mexico flag – and he grasped the flag tightly as he wandered around the track in amazement of the accomplishment he had just completed. Two flags displayed by one athlete was a unique sight for all to see. Manzano was born in Mexico and moved to the United States with his family at age four. The now 27-year old obtained his U.S. citizenship when he turned 18. While many have lashed out on social media criticizing his gall to display two flags at once, Manzano says it wasn’t a political statement; it was simply an act of patriotism for an athlete from two different cultures sharing his achievements on the world’s biggest stage. Historically, athletes have moved to countries for citizenship where chances of making the Olympic team are greater due to lack of participants. Manzano stated, “Going into … Keep Reading...

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08.14
2012

Oscar Pistorius Bears Flag for Closing Ceremony

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Double amputee athlete carries South African flag. Oscar Pistorius was selected to carry the flag for South Africa in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London. Pistorius competed in the 400-meter contest and was a part of the 4×400-relay team for South Africa. Though South Africa finished in 8th place, he became a household name as the first double amputee athlete to compete in the Olympic games. Pistorius was born with fibular hemimelia (congenital absence of the fibula) in both legs, later requiring a double below the knee amputation. He competed in race for this year’s Olympics on carbon-fiber blades. Pistorius took to Twitter after being announced as the flag bearer for South Africa, exclaiming, “Really feel honoured … What a great ending to the games it’ll be!” Pistorius will be back in London in a few weeks for the 2012 Paralympics where he will be the main attraction for many. He is the defending champion in the 100, 200, and 400-meter events, and will also be a part of the 4×100 relay team for South Africa. Source: ESPN | Washington Post

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08.07
2012

American Flag Flies Away During Medal Ceremony

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Medal ceremony marred by the American flag flying away during the national anthem. Ten days into the London 2012 Summer Olympics and another flag mishap occurs, this time at center court – center court of Wimbledon that is. The women’s single tennis gold medal match took place at Wimbledon between the United States’ Serena Williams and Russia’s Maria Sharapova. Williams dominated Sharapova, winning the first set 6-0 and the second set 6-1. During the ceremony, gold medalist Williams, silver medalist Sharapova, and bronze medalist Victoria Azarenka of Belarus stood Centre Court under the sun as the United States’ national anthem played to end the medal ceremony. Midway through the Star Spangled Banner, the American flag flew away, landing between the stands and the court. The crowd let out a gasp simultaneously as the bizarre event happened, but the athletes remained calm and shared laughs on the podium. Though sunny, the weather conditions for the ceremony were less than ideal, with strong winds blowing all three flags nearly horizontal throughout the ceremony, before the American flag flew into the crowd. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | ESPN Radio

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08.02
2012

Four Olympic Athletes Compete Under the Olympic Flag

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Four athletes are competing under the Olympic flag instead of under their countries’ flag for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Rules state the all Olympics athletes must compete under the flag of the country they are a citizen of – and this country must have an official, organized committee dedicated to the Olympics. However, for this year’s Summer Olympics in London, four athletes will compete as international competitors under the Olympic flag, instead of the flag of their home countries. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is allowing Churandy Martina (track and field), Philip Elhage (shooting) and Rodin Dauelaar (swimming) of the Netherlands Antilles, as well as Guor Marial of South Sudan to compete as international athletes under the Olympic flag. The Netherlands Antilles was an independent territory of the Netherlands until 2010 and had the proper national organization committee for the Olympics. However, since then, the territory is now classified as a municipality and doesn’t have the proper organizational committee necessary for a specific national Olympic qualification. Marial is a citizen of South Sudan, which was created less than a year ago after seceding from Sudan. South Sudan does not yet have a national organization committee required by the … Keep Reading...

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07.27
2012

Olympic Opening Ceremony Events and Proper Flag Display

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The Olympic kick-off comes with many rules, some including the flags. One of the most highly anticipated events for the entire world is the Olympic Games. Specifically, the Olympic flame igniting the Cauldron, signaling the start of the Games – and it is right around the corner! Teams go to great lengths to ensure the Opening Ceremony follows all rules and regulations set forth by the Olympic Charter. The Opening Ceremony is a celebration highlighting the best the Host Nation has to offer, including a parade of all the countries involved – the Parade of Nations. Nations file in according to alphabetical order, with the exception of Greece leading and the Host Nation (in the case of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Great Britain) entering last. Each team of athletes proudly carries their respective flag. An invitation to carry your nation’s flag during the parade is a great honor for any athlete. Once the Games are declared ‘open,’ the Olympic flag is carried into the stadium and raised for all to see while the respective national anthem is played. The Olympic Charter states, “Each flag must fly for the entire duration of the Games, placed in a prominent position in the … Keep Reading...

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07.23
2012

Flag Knowledge (and Etiquette) for Olympians

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The buzz about the Olympics has amped up, with just days before the official kickoff of the 2012 Summer Games. As retired Marine Corps veteran Richard Roamer watched segments on television of the 2012 Olympic Boxing team and Olympic track and field trials, he took note of the improper use of the American flag. In Roamer’s Letter to the Editor of the Jacksonville Daily News, he cited that athletes were wearing headbands and shorts that adorned the flag. Additionally, at the junior track championships, winners were handed large American flags, which they proceeded to drape over their heads and bodies – and subsequently touched the ground. The U.S. Flag Code vehemently states “The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery,” and “the flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.” Roamer went on to say, “Disrespectful display of the American flag is an affront to Americans and their families who have served and given their lives to protect the flag and freedoms we have…. I feel these acts are not patriotic but disrespectful to the flag and those that have given their all in defense of this country. ” … Keep Reading...

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04.20
2012

Countdown to the 2012 Olympics: History of the Iconic Flag

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The 2012 Olympics are taking place in London, England this summer, with less than 100 days until the Opening Ceremony. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympics will be held at a variety of new venues, existing historical facilities, and temporary facilities; additionally, the Athletics, Paralympic Athletics, Opening and Closing ceremonies will be held at the newly constructed Olympic Stadium in east London. The summer Olympics will host a 300+ event sporting celebration with over 10,000 competitors from 205 nations. In 1914, Pierre de Coubertin, a French educationalist, historian and founder of the International Olympic Committee, created the Olympic Flag. The Olympic flag has five interconnected circles on a white background. The five circles on the flag from left to right are blue, yellow, black, green and red; these particular colors were chosen because at least one of the colors appears on the flag of every country in the world. The five interconnected circle symbolize the friendship to be gained after the Olympic competitions and represent the five significant continents. The flag was first flown at the 1920 Olympics. Traditionally, the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics begins with the Parade of Athletes, a march through the stadium where members participating in the … Keep Reading...

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